Milton Matthews

Milton Matthews (died April 11, 1896) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Matthews received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Matthews's medal was won for capturing the flag of the 7th Tennessee Infantry at the Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[2]

Milton Matthews
BornPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 11, 1896
Buried
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/warsThird Battle of Petersburg
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Matthews was born in Pittsburgh, where he entered the service, and died in Milwaukee.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Milton Matthews, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company C, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag of 7th Tennessee Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]

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See also

References
  1. "Milton Matthews". Archived from the original on June 10, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (M-P) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 8, 2014.
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